In an aging society, sports have been a prevalent activity. Currently, sports practice is one of the most common activities in our society. In addition to the health benefits, sports also have social significance because they build relationships with others. Because culture can also be a hallmark of our identity. Some sports feature a country, region or region.

They are considered to be from Ecuador and are part of our local or regional traditions. Examples include Equaboli, ethnic dances, and coconut games:

They come from different countries and are associated with the development of popular culture and entertainment industries. They have become part of the Ecuadorian culture as they bring an element of collective self-esteem and positivity.

Other sports such as basketball and track and field are also organized. Ecuador has about 44 sports federations connected with the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee, where athletes regularly participate in national and international competitions. You can mention Jefferson Perez (World Champion of March 2005 and 2007, Olympic Gold Medal in Atlanta 1996, Silver Medal in Beijing 2008), Rolando Vera (Champion of New Year's Eve Marathon in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989). . . ), Martha Tenorio (champion of San Silvestre and Quito-Últimas Noticias). His success has highlighted our country and positively reaffirmed Ecuador's identity.

It is undoubtedly the most popular sport in Ecuador. Soccer is organized by social infrastructure, municipalities and neighborhoods, professional teams and the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation. The National Sports Federation of Ecuador was established in 1925. In 1926 it became part of the United Nations Football Federation (FIFA) and a year later it became part of the South American Football Federation (CONMEBOL). In the 1930s, the first soccer teams appeared; Aucas, Emelec, Barcelona, ​​Deportivo Quito, Quito University Sports League (LDU). The Ecuadorian Soccer Federation is an institution that organizes the practice of this sport in a professional way. The team has qualified for three World Cups in Korea-Japan in 2002, Germany in 2006 and Brazil in 2014. These appearances have made soccer an important part of our national identity and have drawn international attention to our soccer.